The area
From 27th Street west to 31st Street, and from the Trans Canada highway to Marine Drive. One of the top residential locations in West Vancouver, this community is blessed with spanning scenic views, outstanding natural beauty, and a low crime rate.
The residents of Altamont are determined to maintain the high quality of life that they enjoy, as well as the quaint character their community holds. Offering excellent fishing opportunities and many spots for swimming, boating, or scuba diving all within the area. There are many facilities and parks to attract visitors from around the region. Cypress Provincial Park offers day and night downhill skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, hiking and cross-country skiing along with fabulous views of Vancouver.
Community Resources
Parks
Cypress Provincial Park, Benbow Park and McKechnie Park. http://www.cypresspark.bc.ca/
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks Offers information on parks and recreation in the Vancouver.
West Vancouver Museum
http://www.wvma.net 680 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T2, 604.925.7295
West Vancouver Public Library
www.westvanlib.org 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8, Tel: (604) 925-7400
Recycling / Garbage
Located at the south foot of Riverside Drive, just east of the Second Narrows Bridge in North Vancouver. This municipal facility serves the whole North Shore.
Education
West Bay Elementary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/westbay 3175 Thompson Place, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3E3, Phone: (604) 981-1260
Cypress Park Elementary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/cypresspark 4355 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1P2, Phone: (604) 981-1330
Rockridge Secondary School
www.sd45.bc.ca/rockridge 5350 Headland Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7W 3H2, Tel: 604-981-1300
West Vancouver School Board
www.sd45.bc.ca
Government
West Vancouver Municipal Hall
750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3, Tel: (604) 925-7200
West Community Health Centre
www.vch.caProvides full range of health care services to Vancouver and its residents. 990 22nd Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C2, Tel: (604) 904-6200